Some extra information

"V&C is a national treasure"
Scotland the Best

Opening Hours
Our shop and Caffè Bar are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
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This Just In!
Panettone, Panettone, we love Panettone!
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Caffè Bar - Opening Hours
The Caffè Bar is open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, last orders 4:45pm.
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V&C Hampers & Gifts Catalogue
Signore e signori, announcing the launch of our Christmas Hamper Catalogue 2024!
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Valvona & Crolla Gift Vouchers
A gift with choice. Can be used in the Shop, Caffè Bar or for event tickets. And the best part - they never expire!
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Christmas Opening Hours
For our shop and Caffè Bar opening hours over the festival period, click here!
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Gaby Souter Scotsman Article Sep 2024
A wonderful interview in The Scotsman with Mary Contini and Gaby Soutar as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary.
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Fresh Italian Fruit & Veg
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables arriving from the Milano market every Monday!
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V&C Apron
Our iconic V&C apron as worn by our team can be worn by you too! Embroidered logo, brass eyelets, adjustable red strap, two handy pockets and UK ma...
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Can't come to us? We'll come to you!
Everything in our shop, from cheese, wine, coffee and gifts, can be delivered UK wide (£7 or free over £70).
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De Simone Ceramics from Sicily
Fall in love with our handmade Sicilian ceramics range... view our online products or come to 19 Elm Row to see the full range.
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Finest Artisan Italian Honey
From a small family business in Tuscany. Enjoy with our Pecorino cheeses, as well as on your toast! 
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Send a Gift of Food
Send one of our hand filled hampers to someone you love. Not sure what to send? Call us for bespoke gifts, we will be delighted to help 0131 556 6066.
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V&C Telephone Hold Music
Did you enjoy our 'Hold Music'? None other than our Chairman, Philip Contini & his Be Happy Band. Enjoy again without having to call... CDs available!
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TheirWorld Act for Early Years ‘Minifesto'
TheirWorld's ‘Minifesto’ is aiming to make a big impact... click below to find out more.
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Living Wage Employer
We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer - for more information, click below.
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Philip Contini RWHA President
Our Chairman, Cav. Philip Contini was elected National President of the Royal Warrant Holders Association for 2024-25 on 21st March 2024. 
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Fabriano Stationary
We are thrilled to be stocking stationary and notebooks from Fabriano, the TOP stationers in Italy
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Scottish Restaurant Awards 2024 WINNER!
We are thrilled to announce that the Caffè Bar has won the Italian Restaurant of the Year Award! Come for a meal and find out why... 
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A Slice of Cheese Interview
Philip Contini talks to Jenny Linford about how we introduced Italian cheeses to our customers over the years, and history of cheese selling at V&C.
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The Directors Recommend
We have new products coming in all the time from UK, Italy and rest of Europe.
Our stock is always changing, bringing in new vintages & harvests, seasonal specialities & exciting new producers. 
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From market stall to dot com, we now serve the nation from our original premises in Edinburgh.
We are Scotland's oldest Delicatessen and Italian Wine Merchant; one of Europe's original Specialist Food Shops, founded in 1934. From our humble beginnings, serving the fledgling immigrant Italian community in old Edinburgh, we now list food products and wines from around the world, and supply the entire UK with an efficient, speedy delivery system that boasts a next-day service to 90% of the population.
Our history